Brandon Possin

Brandon Possin (Col ’05 CM) moved to Tokyo, Japan, in 2021 to serve at the U.S. Embassy. Possin will lead the mission’s health, biotechnology, space, science and computing diplomacy initiatives. Among his goals are developing plans for U.S.-Japan lunar surface exploration missions, tightening cooperation with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, finalizing civil space negotiations, advancing U.S.-Japan cooperation in Latin America and Africa, boosting U.S.-Japan research collaboration in quantum computing, attracting venture capital to fuel the growth of Japanese startups and advancing bilateral cancer research programs. He will also serve as the post representative for the White House-led Joint High-Level Science and Technology Committee.

Brandon Possin (Col ’05 L/M) moved to Bogotá, Colombia, in August 2019 to serve on the Venezuela Affairs Unit at the U.S. Embassy. The unit is continuing the U.S. mission to the legitimate government of Venezuela and works for the restoration of democracy and the constitutional order in that country. Possin serves as deputy economic counselor while coordinating U.S. humanitarian relief efforts for Venezuela. He has worked as a Foreign Service officer since 2007, serving at U.S. Embassies in Argentina, Indonesia, Pakistan and Peru.